WordPress Security – Part 1

Manual Security: How to secure your web server, securely access your database and keep WordPress secure

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WordPress Security – Part 1

What You Will Learn!

  • Using publickeys instead of passwords logging in to a Linux system using SSH
  • Instead of using phpmyadmin, learning how to use DBeaver to connect to a MySQL server over an SSH tunnel
  • Configure nginx and Apache to serve WordPress using best practices
  • Fundamentals of keeping a WordPress installation secure

Description

Get ready for a thrilling journey into the world of WordPress security! In this course, you'll gain a deep understanding of the most common attack vectors and how to protect your website from malicious actors.

You'll learn the crucial importance of applying fundamental security principles, as well as the steps to take if your site is ever hacked.

Discover why investing in security measures for WordPress is vital, including what to look out for during installation, the significance of long-term support, and the difference between weak and strong authentication mechanisms.

Explore the must-have features of a hosting provider, the power of backups as part of your security strategy, and the importance of automating security updates.

Take your security to the next level by restricting SSH, using firewalls, public key authentication, and connecting over an SSH tunnel using DBeaver.

Finally, you'll learn how to strengthen your web server configuration for maximum protection. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your WordPress security knowledge and defend your website from cyber threats!

In short, in this couse we will highlight the following things:

  • Popularity of WordPress and common types of hacks

  • What to watch out for when installation a Linux system

  • The meaning of long-term support (LTS)

  • Weak credentials vs. strong authentication mechanisms

  • Why backups have to be a part of your security strategy

  • What features a hosting provider must have

  • Automation of security updates

  • Restricting SSH, using firewalls and public key authentication

  • How to use DBeaver to connect over an SSH tunnel

  • Strengthen your web server configuration

Who Should Attend!

  • Aspiring systems administrators and jack of all trades WordPress developers

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Tags

  • WordPress Security

Subscribers

296

Lectures

16

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